School Leader Capstone: AddressingCritical Issues in K-12 Education (EDU 589)

Term: Academic Year 2026-2027 Graduate Fall Term

Faculty

Lisa M ParryShow MyInfo popup for Lisa M Parry

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Sarah E MullerShow MyInfo popup for Sarah E Muller

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Schedule

Wed, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (9/2/2026 - 9/2/2026) Location: MAIN CLEV CL206
Wed, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (9/23/2026 - 9/23/2026) Location: MAIN CLEV CL206
Wed, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (10/14/2026 - 10/14/2026) Location: MAIN CLEV CL206
Wed, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (11/11/2026 - 11/11/2026) Location: MAIN CLEV CL206
Wed, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (12/9/2026 - 12/9/2026) Location: MAIN CLEV CL206

Description

This course serves as the culminating experience for aspiring K-12 building-level leaders, integrating research and practitioner knowledge to develop leadership competencies. The capstone requires candidates to apply knowledge from coursework, research and their internship experiences to address real-world challenges in educational settings, utilizing both evidence-based research and practical insights from the field. Students will create a written proposal addressing a critical issue in education and present it, demonstrating their ability to bridge research and practice to lead effectively at the K-12 building level. Students register for the two-credit course in the fall semester and again in the spring semester. Credits are repeatable (4 s.h., two earned each semester). Prerequisites: EDU595 and EDU596